Mycology

Question 1

Eukaryotes

Answer 1

membrane-enclosed nucleus

Question 2

Heterotrophes

Answer 2

require pre-formed source of carbon for growth

Question 3

Saprophytic

Answer 3

obtain nourishment from dead organic matter

Question 4

Parasitic

Answer 4

Obtain nourishment from live organic matter

Question 5

Candida species commonly causes________

Answer 5

oral or cutaneous candidal dermatitis

Question 6

Trichophyton species commonly causes________

Answer 6

tinea corporis // tinea cruris

TINEAS!!!!!

Question 7

Sporothrix schenkii commonly causes________

Answer 7

sporotrichosis (“rose thorn”)

Question 8

Which fungal infection are you at risk for if you are gardening?

Answer 8

Sporotrichosis // ROSES!!!

Question 9

What is Valley Fever and where is it commonly contracted?

Answer 9

Coccidioidmycosis. Arid regions of SW United States. San Juaquin Valley!

Question 10

Where is Histoplasmosis commonly found?

Answer 10

Ohio and Mississippi Valley

Question 11

Which fungal infection is found in South Central and South Eastern US?

Answer 11

Blastomycosis

Question 12

Where is Paracoccidioidmycosis commonly found?

Answer 12

Central and South America